‘New path’: UK’s Burnham promises huge expansion of public services | Business and Economy News | Al Jazeera
Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 29, 2026Country: United Kingdom
PoliticsBusiness & EconomySociety & Lifestyle

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised to put the United Kingdom on a new path of equitable growth during his first Labour conference speech as leader. He discussed social reforms, including establishing a free National Care Service focused on quality and proper recognition for care workers. Burnham stated he would break with the past 40 years’ direction to build a new economy and politics, criticizing the current power structures for pulling against the people.
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